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Everyone can take action to make our world a more equitable and vital place. Since 1972, Rochester Area Community Foundation has connected donors to the critical needs of our eight-county region, leveraging financial expertise and community knowledge to maximize impact. At the Foundation, donors are partners and every gift is an investment in a better future.
Celebrate Pride Month, where we believe that love knows no bounds. Join the LGBT+ Giving Circle and empower change with a community dedicated to making a difference in our region! For more info on joining visit www.racf.org/Lgbt+
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Today we say a heartfelt farewell to Nancy Kaplan, Rochester's Child coordinator, as she steps into retirement after 23 years of dedicated service. She was the force behind developing policies and practices that have significantly improved the lives of our community's most vulnerable and youngest children, leaving a legacy of better outcomes and brighter futures.
Nancy, thank you for your commitment and the difference you've made in so many young lives will always be celebrated. Enjoy every moment of your well-deserved retirement. #ThankYouNancy #RetirementCelebration #MakingADifference #BrightFutures ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations and thank you so much, Nancy! Enjoy your well deserved retirement.
Wishing you a well earned retirement, Nancy! Thank you for your dedication to children and families through the years. Congratulations and best wishes!
You will be missed. So glad I had the pleasure to share many early childhood tables and initiatives with you that improved the quality of life for our youngest citizens. May God continue to bless you in your retirement!
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A huge thank you to Sean Sherman NÄ€TIFSorg and everyone that came out for an incredible Evening Out at Ganondagan State Historic Site. #foodsovereignty #soiuxchef #topchef ... See MoreSee Less
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We are honored and grateful that you chose Ganondagan to host this amazing program!
We're grateful for all the people who have served our country and sacrificed their lives for our liberty. #memorialday #memorialdayweekend #rochesterny #roc ... See MoreSee Less
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Meet Charlie Ruff, our May Advisor Spotlight. Charlie wears many hats: portfolio manager, adjunct professor, Community Foundation fundholder, founder of the Summer Social, and proud dad of two young volunteers. Get to know Charlie: www.racf.org/advisor/charlie-ruff/ #professionaladvisor #Spotlight #givingback ... See MoreSee Less
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Cost, transportation, and program availability are significant barriers to participating in summer programs. All families deserve opportunities for healthy futures. Learn more about the Opportunities Fund: www.racf.org/fund/opportunities-fund/ #Opportunities #afterschool Greater Rochester Afterschool & Summer Alliance - GRASA ... See MoreSee Less
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We are proud to have supported this project to document the local Black Lives Matter movement and archive film and photos.🚨 LOCAL FILMMAKER SPOTLIGHT 🚨
Join us for “An Evening With Rashaad Parker” — a screening of four short films (BLACK LIVES MATTER: A Sanctuary for Daniel Prude + ROC CITY SPEAKS, Episodes 1-3) — as part of the ONE TAKE DOCUMENTARY series.
Screening 7pm Thursday, May 23 with a filmmaker Q&A, plus an encore (with no Q&A) 3pm Saturday, May 25. Presented with community partners the Department of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, University of Rochester Libraries & 9th Floor Artists Collective. Tickets now available! ... See MoreSee Less
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More summer learning program slots mean more kids connecting with peers, building confidence, staying active, and learning new skills. Read the case for summer learning: www.racf.org/news/summer-after-school-programs/ #OutOfSchoolTime #afterschool #OSTmatters Greater Rochester Afterschool & Summer Alliance - GRASA ... See MoreSee Less
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